HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-07 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
APRIL 7, 2015
10:15 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 10:15 P.M.
ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson and Chair Hovland.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the
Meeting Agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2015 APPROVED
Motion made by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the
Minutes of the Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for March 17, 2015
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
7101 FRANCE AVENUE, RUE DE FRANCE EASEMENT SETTLEMENT, HAZELTON ROAD
IMIPROVEMENT BA-417
Executive Director Neal noted the roadway improvement project was authorized by City Council & HRA in
June 2013. The majority of the Hazelton Road Improvement project was completed in 2014, with completion
of the final elements anticipated in 2015. Mr. Neal explained the feasibility study showed a schematic of a
standard four access point roundabout to serve traffic and four adjacent properties. Such a design required
the Rue de France and Guitar Center properties to agree on a cross-access easement that would allow
patrons of each business to share a single driveway to enter and exit the properties. After prolonged
negotiations, the owners were unable to come to an agreement on a cross-access easement. Staff developed
an alternate roundabout design with five access points that would provide a separate access point for each of
the properties and constructed the project with that revised alignment.
Mr. Neal noted that as stated in the feasibility report, "permanent right-or-way and temporary easements will
be needed from the Rue de France, Guitar Center, Szechaun Star, and Byerly's. Staff anticipated all right-of-
way needed would be donated by the adjacent properties". All easements were donated with the exception of
the Rue de France property. Nr. Neal said the City negotiated a settlement value for the permanent easement
of$142,000, to be funded by the Centennial Lakes Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.
Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Stewart made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Brindle approving the settlement agreement and authorizing the City Attorney to execute the
Stipulation of Settlement.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Neal, Executive Director
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